Northside Clinic

🏆 We Need Your Support in Best of River Valley!

River Valley Primary Care Services has been nominated, and we would be incredibly grateful for your vote!

🗳️ Here’s how to vote:
1️⃣ Visit votebestofrivervalley.com
2️⃣ Click the “Health & Beauty” category
3️⃣ Select “Medical Facility”
4️⃣ Vote for River Valley Primary Care Services

You can vote DAILY through Tuesday, July 7th!

Thank you for supporting local healthcare and helping us continue serving families across the River Valley with affordable, accessible care close to home.

🩺 Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference? Join the team at River Valley Primary Care Services.

When you apply with RVPCS, your application goes directly to our hiring team, no third parties, with a faster follow-up from real people who are ready to connect with you.

💼 Current Open Positions

◾ HR Manager — Bonanza, AR (Minimum Bachelor's degree)

◾ Float LPN / MA (2 Positions) — Fort Smith, AR

◾ Referral Coordinator — Fort Smith, AR

◾ Bilingual Receptionist — 6th Street Clinic

◾ Receptionist — Clarksville, AR

◾ Dental Assistant — Ratcliff, AR

◾ Dental Assistant — Mulberry, AR

◾ Pharmacy Technician — Midland / Fort Smith Area

◾ Pharmacist — Mountainburg, AR

◾ Physician — Mulberry, AR

◾ Account Specialist — Ratcliff, AR

Why RVPCS?
✔ Community-focused healthcare
✔ Opportunities for growth
✔ Supportive team environment
✔ Multiple clinic locations across the River Valley area

📄 Already have a resume on Indeed or another job site? You can upload it directly during the application process for a quick and easy experience.

💻 Apply today: https://www.rvpcs.org/employmentoppurtunities

Mental Health Awareness Month may be coming to a close, but the importance of mental health lasts all year long. 💚🧠

In rural communities, conversations around mental health can sometimes feel difficult to start. Stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, and emotional exhaustion often go unnoticed or untreated simply because people feel they have to “push through it” alone. 🌾

The truth is, mental health is just as important as physical health.

At River Valley Primary Care Services, we believe everyone deserves access to compassionate behavioral healthcare close to home. That’s why behavioral health providers are available at all RVPCS clinic locations to help support patients and families throughout our communities. 🏥

Seeking help is not weakness. Talking to someone, asking questions, and prioritizing your wellbeing can make a real difference. 🤝

If you or someone you know may be struggling, we encourage you to reach out. You do not have to face it alone.

Read our newest blog here:
https://www.rvpcs.org/post/the-importance-of-mental-health-awareness-in-our-rural-communities

🚑 As we continue recognizing EMS Recognition Day during National EMS Week, we also want to give additional shout outs to more incredible first responders connected to our RVPCS family 👏

🌟 Lynn Lemaster
Recognized by her daughter, Shanadoah Jordan, LPN

Lynn Lemaster has served as a paramedic with Logan County EMS for approximately 15 years. Her dedication to helping others and serving her community through emergency care is truly appreciated 🚑

🌟 Roy Hall
Recognized by his wife, Autumn Hall, LPN at our Clarksville clinic

Roy Hall has served on the Lamar Fire Department since 2007 and has served as Fire Chief since May 28, 2021 🚨

We are thankful for the countless EMS professionals, firefighters, paramedics, and first responders who continue to protect and care for our communities every day. Your commitment, sacrifice, and service do not go unnoticed.

Thank you for answering the call 👏

🚑 Today is EMS Recognition Day as part of National EMS Week

🩺We want to recognize and thank the EMS professionals who serve our communities day and night. These individuals respond during emergencies, provide lifesaving care, and show compassion during some of the hardest moments people experience.

Many EMS professionals are also family members of our RVPCS team, and today we are proud to spotlight a few of those special connections.

🌟 Special Spotlight: Daniel Rosson
Daniel Rosson, husband of Peggy Rosson, APRN, at our Ratcliff clinic, has worked as a Paramedic for both Franklin and Johnson Counties since 2008. Before becoming a licensed Paramedic, he also worked as an EMT, dedicating years of service to helping those in need throughout our River Valley area communities.

🌟 Special Spotlight: Marshall Gattis
Marshall Gattis, husband of Ashley Gattis, APRN, at Clarksville Community Health Center, is a Flight Paramedic for AirEvac 22 located in Clarksville and has worked in EMS for more than 30 years 🚁

Ashley shared:
“Everyone in EMS knows him and loves him! We can’t go anywhere without people recognizing him and wanting to talk to him. I tell him it’s like being married to a politician 😂 but even though he works so hard, he always has time for me and our five children! He’s an amazing paramedic but an even better husband and dad!”

Thank you to Daniel, Marshall, and ALL EMS professionals for the sacrifices you make and the care you provide every single day. Your dedication helps save lives and strengthen our communities. 🚑

👀 HOW MANY POINTS DID YOU GET?

It’s easy to ignore little signs from our bodies when life gets busy… but sometimes those small things can add up.

We made a quick game to help you check in with yourself:
🩺 “Is It Time to See Your Provider?”

Add up your points from the graphic below and see where you land!

🟢 0–10 Points → Keep up the healthy habits
🟡 11–20 Points → Consider scheduling a wellness visit
🔴 21+ Points → It may be time to check in with your provider

Whether it’s preventive care, a check-up, medication management, stress, sleep, or ongoing symptoms, taking care of your health matters.

✔️ Most insurance accepted
✔️ Arkansas Medicaid & Medicare accepted
✔️ Sliding Fee Discount Program available for those who qualify

🩺 Looking for a career where your work truly makes a difference? Join the team at River Valley Primary Care Services.

When you apply with RVPCS, your application goes directly to our hiring team, no third parties, with a faster follow-up from real people who are ready to connect with you.

💼 Current Open Positions

◾ HR Manager — Bonanza, AR (Minimum Bachelor's degree)

◾ Float LPN / MA (2 Positions) — Fort Smith, AR

◾ LPN / MA — Northside Fort Smith, AR

◾ Referral Coordinator — Johnson County / Coal Hill, AR

◾ Bilingual Receptionist — 6th Street Clinic

◾ Summer Pharmacy Technician — Float / All Pharmacy Locations

◾ Bilingual APRN — 6th Street Clinic

◾ Receptionist — Clarksville, AR

✨ Why RVPCS?
✔ Community-focused healthcare
✔ Opportunities for growth
✔ Supportive team environment
✔ Multiple clinic locations across the River Valley area

📄 Already have a resume on Indeed or another job site? You can upload it directly during the application process for a quick and easy experience.

💻 Apply today: https://www.rvpcs.org/employmentoppurtunities

🚨 HANTAVIRUS is making headlines right now, and it’s a good reminder that staying healthy starts with prevention.

Whether you’re traveling, camping, cleaning out storage spaces, or spending more time outdoors this season:

🧼 Practice safe cleaning habits
🐭 Avoid contact with rodent droppings or nesting areas
🌬️ Air out closed spaces before cleaning
🩺 Don’t ignore symptoms like fever, fatigue, or trouble breathing

Many illnesses can start with mild symptoms, which is why regular checkups and having a primary care provider matter year-round, not just when something feels serious.

Your health is worth staying proactive about. 🌿

🧠 May is Stroke Risk Awareness Month

A stroke can happen suddenly, often without warning signs people recognize ahead of time. That’s why understanding your risk and catching possible concerns early can make a major difference.

A Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound is a quick, non-invasive outpatient test that helps evaluate blood flow in the brain and can assist in assessing stroke risk.

✔️ Safe
✔️ Effective
✔️ Diagnostic
✔️ No surgery or downtime

Early detection gives you the opportunity to take action before a medical emergency happens.

Know your risk. Take control of your health. 🩺